Şarkışlalı wushu athletes are not satisfied with success

Young athletes interested in wushu sport in the district of Şarkışla in Sivas have achieved many successes. Athletes who have brought approximately 400 medals to their district in 5 years continue their efforts to achieve new championships and successes.

Athletes who have been introduced to wushu sport in the district of Şarkışla in Sivas are not satisfied with awards. Athletes participating in European, Balkan, and Turkish championships are running from success to success. Athletes of all ages participating in the tournament achieve rankings such as first, second, and third place. Şarkışla athletes who have won approximately 400 medals in the last five years continue their training tirelessly for new championships.

The road from Şarkışla to Europe with Wushu
Since 2005, wushu coach Şengül Şahin, who has been involved in wushu sport, said, “We have numerous Turkish, European, and Balkan championships as a district. We have a total of nearly 400 medals. There is a high interest in wushu sport in the district. Despite being challenging, we try to do our best with the athletes. Children stay away from bad habits, love sports, and win gold medals through this. All the athletes we train here are champions. This is a road from Şarkışla to Europe,” she said.

17-year-old wushu athlete Nisanur Güvenç also stated, “The name of this sport is wushu, it is known as the ancient sport of China, a defense and martial art. I have been interested in this sport for about 9 years. It is really enjoyable. Our ambition increases as we practice, and our self-confidence grows against competitions. I do not know the exact number, but I have more than 10 Turkish championships. I also have a European runner-up title.”